Shmyhal urged Ukrainians to save "light" and enterprises to use alternative power sources
Kyiv • UNN
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal urged Ukrainians to save electricity during peak hours and industry to maximize imports and use alternative sources due to the shortage of electricity in the system.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal called on Ukrainians to conserve electricity and on industry to maximize electricity imports and use alternative power sources, if available. He said this during a government meeting, reports UNN.
"For several days in a row, we have been recording a power deficit in the power system, which we are covering with the help of our European partners. Power engineers are doing everything possible to maintain the situation and carry out repairs quickly," said Shmyhal.
He noted that just like at the beginning of a full-scale war, we need to unite to be resilient.
"I urge Ukrainians to be economical, especially during morning and evening peak hours. And the industry - to maximize electricity imports and use alternative power sources, if available," Shmyhal said.
Addendum
For the second day in a row, Ukraine has been attracting emergency assistance from international partners due to a deficit in the power system.
Ukrenergo reported today that from 18:00 to 22:00, power curtailment schedules will be applied to business and industry.
